Beam Therapeutics

Beam Therapeutics

Director / Senior Director, Global Logistics, Warehousing and Trade Compliance

Cambridge, MA / Durham, NC · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$210k-$320kDetected 41 days ago
ComplianceBudgetingSAPValuationSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementERPInventory ManagementClinical TrialsGMPCRISPRLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines.
  • To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform with integrated gene editing, delivery and internal manufacturing capabilities.
  • This has the potential to enable a wide range of therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs.

Responsibilities

  • Serves as subject matter expert for ambient, low‑temperature, and ultra‑low‑temperature cold chain systems, including shipping systems qualification and lane validation, in support of CMC development and commercialization.
  • Supports Commercial Patient Operations for Risto-cel Patient shipments.
  • Warehousing: Leads internal warehouse operations and the global 3PL network supporting storage, inventory management, kitting, and production support for critical raw materials, drug substance, and drug product.
  • Leads the development and governance of compliant, efficient trade processes across North America, Europe, and Asia‑Pacific regions, and serves as the primary interface with customs brokers, government agencies, and external auditors.
  • Supports Market Access team for any commercial trade or channel distribution aspects.
  • Develop and execute global logistics, warehousing, and trade compliance strategy to support R&D, clinical trials, and commercial operations.
  • Build, lead, and develop high‑performing teams, fostering a strong talent pipeline, culture of accountability, and continuous improvement mindset.
  • Provide operational leadership for global distribution, including domestic and international shipments from internal sites and external partners.
  • Lead shipping operations supporting R&D, clinical, and commercial programs, ensuring on‑time, in‑full delivery and patient‑centric execution.
  • Own cold chain strategy and execution, including qualification, validation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of shipping lanes and systems.

Requirements

  • Up to 20% travel required to support internal sites, external partners, and global supply chain initiatives.
  • 18+ years of progressive experience in global logistics, warehousing, supply chain, and/or trade compliance within biotech, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated environments.
  • Working knowledge of global trade compliance regulations, including U.S. Customs and relevant international authorities
  • experience with permits, licenses, duties, VAT, sanctions, and duty savings strategies.
  • Demonstrated expertise in pharmaceutical cold chain logistics (ambient, refrigerated, frozen, ultra-low temperature) across R&D, clinical, and commercial programs.
  • Strong strategic and operational leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional and matrixed stakeholders globally.
  • Proven senior leadership experience managing complex global networks of internal operations and external partners (CMOs, CDMOs, 3PLs).
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making skills in high-complexity environments.
  • Financial acumen including budgeting, cost control, and KPI management.
  • Travel / On-site Requirements:

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field
  • MBA or Master's degree preferred.
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and electronic Quality Management Systems.
  • Relevant certifications or formal trade compliance training are preferred (e.g., Customs, Export Compliance, APICS, HAZMAT).

Compensation

  • The salary range below reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits

  • Establish long‑term vision for a flexible, scalable global distribution and storage network, aligned with Beam's growth and commercialization plans.
  • Beam is a values-driven organization committed to its people, cutting-edge science, and a vision of providing life-long cures to patients suffering from serious diseases.
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